Welcome back to the Gross Profit Podcast! In this episode, James Kennedy sits down with Philip Knowles, founder of Apini Consulting, to explore the high-risk, high-reward world of junior mining.
Philip shares his insider perspective on the roles, risks, and financial challenges that come with exploration and development in the mining industry. From funding strategies to navigating stock exchanges, this episode is packed with expert insights on how to manage risk, control costs, and build strong investor relationships in a notoriously volatile sector.
What You’ll Learn:
🔹 The Realities of Junior Mining – Understanding the risks, rewards, and how companies go from exploration to production.
🔹 Funding Strategies – Why securing the right investors is critical to success.
🔹 The Role of a Fractional CFO – How outsourced financial leadership can optimize cash flow, control costs, and ensure long-term stability.
🔹 Stock Exchange Listings & Compliance – What it takes to list on AIM or other exchanges, and the financial hurdles along the way.
🔹 Financial Modeling for Growth – How forecasting and strategic planning help mining businesses avoid failure.
Episode Highlights:
💬 “Junior mining is a game of patience, risk, and strategic financial planning.” – Philip Knowles
💬 “Access to capital is everything in mining—you need investors who understand the long-term game.”
💬 “A strong financial foundation separates the companies that succeed from those that fail.”
At Apini Consulting, Philip and his team provide outsourced CFO services and finance function support to growing businesses. Whether it’s fundraising, financial modeling, or preparing for an IPO, Apini helps companies navigate complex financial challenges with expert insight.
